YOUNG DARWIN'S DREAM.
1. Mother, I had a dream last night;—
I thought the moon, in silvery light,
Shed its effulgent rays
On placid lake, and hill, and dale;"
And I went forth to yonder vale,
Where the bright streamlet plays.
2. I went alone, you were not near
To guide my thoughts, my mother dear.
Or teach me what is right;
I saw a child about my size,
With ruddy cheeks and sparkling eyes,
Of steps all free and light.
3. I could but love her as I gazed,
And saw her eye to heaven raised;
And yet her mean array,
With sinful pride my bosom swelled,
And thence each kindly thought expelled,
And chased them far away.
4. With scorn the lovely child I viewed, And then with haughty steps and rude,
I quickly passed her by;